This article gives me an opportunity to share a story that I’ve shared with my kids though I don’t think they believe me.

When I was a teen I heard my dad say that my uncle (his older brother) would make a habit of advice that he liked, and then keep the habit forever. For example, a long time ago someone had advised him to massage his scalp daily for healthy hair. He was in his 70s at that point and had far less grey than my much younger dad.

So, around that time I started to vigorously massage my scalp every day while taking a shower. I spend about 15-20 seconds doing so.

My uncle passed away in his mid eighties with far less grey than is normal at that age.

I’m now approaching my mid fifties with only a handful of grey and keep on getting “you don’t look your age” comments.

It may be genes or it may be this practice.